Education
He attended Christchurch Boys" High School.
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Owen Franks
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Early career
His local rugby club is Linwood. He represented New Zealand at Under-21 and Secondary School level While at Christchurch Boys" High School, Franks appeared alongside fellow All Blacks Colin Slade and Matt Todd.
As well as former Crusaders Nasi Manu and Tim Bateman.
Provincial
He made his debut for Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup in 2007. He was also Campbell Johnstone"s understudy before he left for France and Franks assumed the tighthead duties for the Canterbury team
Super Rugby
Franks made his debut for the Crusaders in 2009 as a substitute against the Western Force but made his first start in the victory over the Bulls and his stellar performance also secured him an All Black contract. Relatively small in stature, he is known for his great scrummaging technique and mobility around the field
He is also very strong, with the ability to squat 280 kg.
2009
His first start for the All Blacks came against Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup. Franks was chosen for the 2009 Tri-Nations tournament in New Zealand"s first match against Australia. He went on to play the next two games against South Africa before playing once again against Australia.
Franks played the penultimate match against South Africa but missed the final match, with Neemia Tialata playing instead.
He then came on as a sub against Wales during an international test in November. 2010
Franks continued with another international tour.
They went on to play Wales twice together. He played once again in the Tri-Nations tournament, starting the first four matches against South Africa and Australia.
However he appeared in the final match against Australia winning 23–22.
He went on to lose the Halloween test against Australia. He took part in four of New Zealand"s November friendlies beating England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
Achievements
Membership
He is a key member of 2015 Rugby World Cup winning team and became one of only twenty dual Rugby Union World Cup winners.
